On the way back to Turtle Island, Robin asked, "So, did you confirm what you came to find out?"
Besides seeing that furry fellow, Loa had a more important reason for making this trip. Robin didn't know what it was, but if it was worth a special trip from him, it had to matter.
Yet over the past two days, she hadn't noticed him doing anything unusual. Even when they met the Straw Hat Pirates, they had only talked about what anyone would expect.
Could he have forgotten?
Robin didn't believe that for a second.
"Oh, I've confirmed it," Loa said as he flew. "Next, we're going to Elbaf to see what the Marines are up to."
"Then you'd better fly faster. Ulysses called me at noon today. The Marines arrived this morning."
Since Loa didn't want to say more, Robin knew better than to press him. Everything he did was for World Peace, after all. Whatever it was, wasn't supporting him enough?
"Hold on tight. I'm picking up speed!"
With that warning, Loa accelerated, racing across the Grand Line.
By evening, they were back on Turtle Island. Looking at the three familiar figures leading the group, Loa said pointedly, "They made you lead the team in person? Fleet Admiral Sengoku really doesn't know how to treat his elders!"
Vice Admiral Tsuru gave him a calm look. "I'm only accompanying the team as an adviser. The one in charge is the Admiral beside me, Borsalino."
As if he had only just noticed him, Loa enthusiastically held out a hand to shake Kizaru's. "Oh, right! Look at my memory. Long time no see, Admiral Kizaru!"
His hand bones creaked under the pressure. Kizaru looked ready to cry, but forced a smile and nodded. "Yes, it has been a while, Loa..."
"It's